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Oliver Rumours on Footy Classified

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1 hour ago, willmoy said:

How did the information get out and circulated about that Oliver had been asked to increase his standing start from the contest pace? In my opinion that should be completely in house....

Pretty sure Clarry mentioned it in an interview and that he credited Burgess for suggesting it

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    If I was Clarry I would be waiting til years end to see how we go. If we don’t make finals next year I reckon he walks.

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    On 10/10/2020 at 5:28 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

    It could easily be a range of things we aren't privy to behind closed doors. Could be a personal matter that wasn't handled in the right matter, who knows. Its easy to speculate from what we see on the telly, but hub life has brought out the best and worst of clubs. 

    This. I would be grumpy by default if forced to live full-time in the laps of my workmates for the past five months, no matter how much I like them. Plenty of tensions and some flare-ups, I bet. Young, immature team, partial boredom, and a more challenging season for us than most. Everyone probably just needs a good defrag and some time apart. 

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    On 10/10/2020 at 2:44 PM, drysdale demon said:

    I am with you there wiseblood, too many people just believe every bit of garbage that is thrown around. No wonder con artists and scammers do so well.

    Yes indeed,

    The reports of the track watchers in the previous years, always had me believing the best was about to happen.

    Last year much better, I was just hoping and wanting the best.

    but far more realistic. Hope we get the same this pre season.

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    1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

    If I was Clarry I would be waiting til years end to see how we go. If we don’t make finals next year I reckon he walks.

    That’s absolute rubbish, how in Gods name do you know what he’s thinking??

    Its not always about making finals, there’s friendships, loyalty & integrity as well

    Not all all players jump ship just for the sake of making finals

    Clarry to me is a loyal bloke not a money hungry grub that would walk away for the sake of a premiership

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    9 minutes ago, Billy said:

    That’s absolute rubbish, how in Gods name do you know what he’s thinking??

    Its not always about making finals, there’s friendships, loyalty & integrity as well

    Not all all players jump ship just for the sake of making finals

    Clarry to me is a loyal bloke not a money hungry grub that would walk away for the sake of a premiership

    Where do I say “this is what he is thinking”? 
     

    It is my opinion, that’s all. 

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    Can someone just settle this argument by asking him what his intentions are and what his problem, if any, is?

    What happened to good old fashioned reporting?  Actually talk to people, not run with the latest rumours.

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    500 replies based on nothing factual. people are so dumb. He isn't going anywhere.

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    11 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

    500 replies based on nothing factual. people are so dumb. He isn't going anywhere.

    Exactly!  How is this thread still going!?
    It was a throw-away comment in a gossip segment on a sensationalist football chat show.
    No media outlet has run with, it's a complete non-story. 

    It sits at the top of the board every day and you click on it thinking that something has actually been said/happened... but, no; there's nothing new.

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    On 10/10/2020 at 6:58 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

    It could easily be a range of things we aren't privy too behind closed doors. Could be a personal matter that wasn't handle in the right matter, who knows. Its easy to speculate from what we see on the telly, but hub like has brought out the best and worst of clubs.

    This could be a big factor. Being in close quarters to your coaches and teammates might not be the best for some people an they want out. Perhaps he saw how other teams operate (ie: Collingwood in the same resort playing finals) and wants what they have.

    Look at the calibre of our assistants and look at the calibre of the Pies assistants. *

    * I know the move is linked to Carlton but Clarry would have seen greener pastures up close and perhaps just that got him wanting better out of his career.

    For what it's worth I don't think he will go this year but if we don't make finals next year we will have an Essendon like exodus.

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    Yes 2021 is going to be a big year for our club.

    I just hope we will be playing back home, and not in QL again?

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    4 minutes ago, deebug said:

    Yes 2021 is going to be a big year for our club.

    I just hope we will be playing back home, and not in QL again?

    no guarantees there i don't reckon

    hub footy a big chance for a second run around

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    14 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

    If I was Clarry I would be waiting til years end to see how we go. If we don’t make finals next year I reckon he walks.

    Clarry has to focus on becoming a Demon champion, if he does we make finals year on year. He could be best player in the comp by next year with Trac right by his side. 

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    41 minutes ago, Lefty said:

    This could be a big factor. Being in close quarters to your coaches and teammates might not be the best for some people an they want out. Perhaps he saw how other teams operate (ie: Collingwood in the same resort playing finals) and wants what they have.

    Look at the calibre of our assistants and look at the calibre of the Pies assistants. *

    * I know the move is linked to Carlton but Clarry would have seen greener pastures up close and perhaps just that got him wanting better out of his career.

    For what it's worth I don't think he will go this year but if we don't make finals next year we will have an Essendon like exodus.

    whats the difference between our assistants and coll??

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    2 hours ago, drysdale demon said:

    Hysteria

    Just like any other day on Demonland!!?

    Edited by picket fence

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    The old guard on here are just that, out of touch with the reality of modern professional footballers. Part of it is they refuse to acknowlege players and their managers shop themselves around or the reality that Clubs have been approaching our players since 1965. Sure some of it does not come to fruition but it does not make it all hysteria and rubbish. I think Oliver and Petracca are the best talents we have had in decades, but in my opinion next year, everything is on the line. And I dont think just making making will be enough. 

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    13 minutes ago, Half forward flank said:

    The old guard on here are just that, out of touch with the reality of modern professional footballers. Part of it is they refuse to acknowlege players and their managers shop themselves around or the reality that Clubs have been approaching our players since 1965. Sure some of it does not come to fruition but it does not make it all hysteria and rubbish. I think Oliver and Petracca are the best talents we have had in decades, but in my opinion next year, everything is on the line. And I dont think just making making will be enough. 

    Is there any source for this information though or is it still all from McClure on footy classified uttering 6 words two weeks ago..?

     

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    57 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    Is there any source for this information though or is it still all from McClure on footy classified uttering 6 words two weeks ago..?

     

    You want a source on my opinion? Wow.

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    21 minutes ago, Half forward flank said:

    You want a source on my opinion? Wow.

    Source that Oliver was looking to join Carlton... page 21 of the 'Oliver Rumours on Footy Classified' thread.

     

     

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    On radio this morning the discussion was around Carlton, their salary cap and De Goey, however Clarrie got a mention and I bet all managers have been involved. It was stated that as Carlton have paid under their cap the last 2 years they can now pay 5% over for next season and a set period beyond. Their recruiting team set a list of targets that included De Goey and Clarrie as well as Saad and Williams and who else knows. It was then stated that a few weeks ago De Goey was very heavily into Carlton on their promise of money and more midfield time. For those who cannot see where the money is coming from Carlton have been saving and planning this and now making a raid on their targets.

    I don't know the sequence but as Carlton cannot approach a player in contract directly, they would have to have approached Clarrie's manager first to see if there is any interest. If he is doing his job he would be negligent not to let Clarrie know. OK so Clarrie is miffed about something and McLure leaks a rumour on FC, all part of the game.

    I hope MFC told them firmly to F.O. but approaches are made all the time. Carlton got newness last year and Martin for nothing doing the dirty on Gold Coast via the delisted free agent draft and may even get Saad the same way, so they have form

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    15 hours ago, Dame Gaga said:

    Can someone just settle this argument by asking him what his intentions are and what his problem, if any, is?

    What happened to good old fashioned reporting?  Actually talk to people, not run with the latest rumours.

    And if he says “no”, does that settle everyone’s mind? ?

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    2 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    And if he says “no”, does that settle everyone’s mind? ?

    Well yes and no!Not that I want to sit on the fence!?

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